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China Announces Plans To Impose Intensified Restrictions on Christian Churches
China has announced it will soon impose intensified restrictions on Christian churches as the Communist government continues to tighten its grip on the country's fastest-growing religion.
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Joel Osteen Urges Christians to Stop Debating Nonbelievers, Instead Exhibit 'Enticing' Christ-Like Qualities
Megachurch Pastor Joel Osteen has encouraged Christians to refrain from debating nonbelievers and instead exemplify the love and compassion of Jesus Christ when engaging with those of different faiths.
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Rick and Kay Warren's Daughter Amy Opens Up About Brother's Suicide, Reveals How To Best Minister to Those Struggling With Mental Illness
As part of Saddleback Church's second annual "Gathering on Mental Health and the Church" conference, Rick and Kay Warren's daughter, Amy Hilliker, opened up about her brother's mental illness and shared how her own struggle with anxiety has affected her life.
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Former Drug Addict Shares How Churches Can Better Minister To Those Struggling With Substance Abuse, Mental Health
As part of Saddleback Church's powerful, three-day conference, "The Gathering on Mental Health and the Church," Pastor Rick Warren joined Michael Botticelli, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy onstage to discuss how the church can best respond to those dealing with drug addiction and change public perception of both addiction and mental illness.
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Mother Who Lost Six Y/O Daughter in Sandy Hook Shootings Gives Powerful Testimony at Rick and Kay Warren's 'Mental Health and the Church' Event
As part of Rick and Kay Warren's "The Gathering on Mental Illness and the Church conference," Nelba Marquez-Greene, the Connecticut mother who lost her six-year-old daughter during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, shared her powerful story and urged attendees to unite in helping those struggling with mental illness.
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Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025
As the new year begins, many Christians have resolved to take on the project of reading the Bible cover to cover. That's great and all, but if it's your first time, just where do you start?
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[Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art
Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor
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Korean cult leader who raped victims ‘in the name of God’ sentenced to 17 years in prison
Jung Myung-seok (정명석), leader of the Korean religious cult Jesus Morning Star (JMS), also known as Christian Gospel Mission (CGM), has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by South Korea’s Supreme Court.
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Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds
A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.
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5 times fire was used in the Bible as judgment: Reflecting on the LA wildfires
The recent wildfire in Los Angeles has prompted Pastor David Zhai (翟大衞) to reflect deeply on five significant instances of fire in the Bible. Pastor Zhai, a frequent speaker and preacher at churches in the Vancouver area, often interprets current events and news from a biblical and faith-based perspective.